Model by Wilfried Eck
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F4U-1, Tamiya 1/48
Modifications and additions:
Windshield and canopy formed clear PVC (
see page C
).
Position- and navigation lights from clear plastic rod (
see page "lights"
)
Pilot odd plastic parts and putty (head from Verlinden figure).
Right hydraulic part of landing gear shortened, left lengtened, right tire flattened.
Landing hook steel wire with plastic hook.
Control surfaces cut out and replaced in appropriate angles.
All levers and rods on trim tabs replaced by metal parts (covers from thin tube, cut diagonally).
General thoughts and tips for modeling see "Modeling ABC"
